Supplies Manager

time left to apply End Date: February 6, 2025 (24 days left to apply)

job requisition id JR12334

Job Description

Supplies Manager

Tees Valley Hospital, Middlesbrough

Tees Valley Hospital, part of the Ramsay Health Care Group, has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Supplies Manager. The hospital delivers a range of specialties including endoscopy, orthopaedics, general surgery, plastic surgery, urology, and gynaecology to both NHS and self-funding and insured patients.

We are seeking a highly organised and experienced Hospital Supplies Manager to join our dynamic healthcare team. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the hospital's storeroom, ensuring the efficient management and distribution of medical supplies, equipment, and inventory. This pivotal role demands meticulous attention to detail, excellent leadership skills, and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of patient care.

Key responsibilities will include:

1. Inventory Management: Maintain accurate records of all medical supplies and equipment, ensuring optimal stock levels are met to support hospital operations. Conduct regular audits and implement inventory control measures to minimise waste and reduce costs.
2. Procurement: Coordinate with suppliers to procure essential medical supplies and equipment. Strong management relationships with vendors to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of goods.
3. Distribution: Supervise the distribution of medical supplies and equipment to various hospital departments, ensuring timely and accurate delivery. Implement effective systems for tracking and monitoring the movement of inventory.
4. Staff Line Management: Lead and manage a team of stores & portering staff, providing training, guidance, and performance evaluations. Foster a positive and productive work environment, promoting teamwork and professional development.
5. Reporting: Prepare and present detailed reports on inventory levels, procurement activities, and departmental performance to senior leadership team. Utilise data to make informed decisions and drive continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate will have:

1. Experience in inventory management, supply chain operations, or a similar role within a healthcare setting.
2. Proven leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire staff to achieve departmental goals.
3. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to accuracy.
4. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with staff, suppliers, and hospital administration.
5. Proficiency in inventory management software, Microsoft Office, and other relevant technologies.
6. Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously.
7. Excellent IT skills particularly in Excel.
8. Previous experience in a hospital environment is highly desirable.
9. Demonstrate commercial and financial awareness.

In return we offer:

1. 25 Days Leave + Bank Holidays
2. Buy & Sell Flexi Leave Options
3. Private Pension where Ramsay will match up to 5% after a qualifying period
4. Flexible shift patterns available where possible
5. Enhanced Competitive Parental Leave Policies
6. Private Medical Cover with option to add partner & dependants
7. Life Assurance (Death in Service) x3 base salary
8. Free Training and Development via the Ramsay Academy
9. Free Parking on site
10. Subsidised staff restaurant
11. Concerts for Carers
12. Employee Assistance Programme
13. Cycle2Work scheme available, in partnership with Halfords
14. The Blue Light Card Scheme

About us

We’re Ramsay Health Care UK. With 35 hospitals, 7,600 staff and 200,000 patients treated every year, we’re one of the leading independent healthcare providers in England. We deliver a wide and comprehensive range of specialised clinical services from routine to complex surgery, day case procedures, cancer care, diagnostic services and physiotherapy.

We’re part of a global hospital group with over 50 years’ experience that operates in 11 countries across the world. As people caring for people, our ethos helps make a huge difference in the lives of millions. We know that our people are our most important asset to our organisation, and are the key to our success and continuing growth.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check. We reserve the right to close our adverts prior to the announced closing date to ensure a quality recruitment process.